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ArticleJACC. Advances2026

Optimizing Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist Therapy in Heart Failure Through Integrated Care Strategies.

Tina B Marvasti, Kevin R Murray, Gloria Ho, Holden Lowes, Stella Kozuszko, Margaret Brum, Natasha Verhoeff, Chun Po S Fan, Jacob A Udell, Steven Gregory Hershman and 6 more

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Tina B MarvastiTed Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Ajmera Transplant Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Kevin R MurrayTed Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Ajmera Transplant Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Gloria HoTed Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Ajmera Transplant Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Holden LowesTed Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Ajmera Transplant Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Stella KozuszkoTed Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Ajmera Transplant Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Margaret BrumTed Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Ajmera Transplant Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Natasha VerhoeffTed Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Ajmera Transplant Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Chun Po S FanTed Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Ajmera Transplant Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Jacob A UdellCardiology Division, Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Steven Gregory HershmanSchool of Information, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA.
James L JanuzziCardiology Division, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Baim Institute for Clinical Research, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Alexander T SandhuUniversity of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Heather J RossTed Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Ajmera Transplant Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Michael A McDonaldTed Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Ajmera Transplant Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Juan G Duero PosadaTed Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Ajmera Transplant Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
Yasbanoo MoayediTed Rogers Centre for Heart Research, Ajmera Transplant Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. Electronic address: yas.moayedi@uhn.ca.

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Abstract

backgroundHyperkalemia is a critical barrier to mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) optimization in heart failure (HF) patients with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).

objectivesThe objective of the study was to explore and evaluate a pragmatic, interdisciplinary strategy to safely optimize MRA use in high-risk patients.

methodsWe conducted a prospective, observational study comparing patients at risk of hyperkalemia with HFrEF who were exposed to structured MRA titration, via dietitian-guided potassium restriction, remote monitoring, and potassium binder use, to a propensity-matched cohort followed on Medly, a telemonitoring program. A matched win-ratio was applied to assess the hierarchical composite outcome between the 2 cohorts. Outcomes evaluated were MRA optimization, left ventricular ejection fraction improvement, hyperkalemia events, and HF-related hospitalizations.

resultsAmong 185 patients (51 exposure and 134 Medly), the exposure group had a higher baseline potassium (5.1 vs 4.2 mmol/L, P < 0.001) and a higher use of potassium binders compared to the Medly group (53% vs 7%, P < 0.001). After 1:1 propensity matching (82 pairs), the exposure cohort had significantly higher MRA optimization rates (HR: 4.67; 95% CI: 1.93-11.27; P < 0.001), and fewer HF hospitalizations (P = 0.014). The composite win ratio which included death, HF hospitalization, left ventricular ejection fraction improvement, and hyperkalemic events significantly favored the exposure group (2.5; 95% CI: 1.3-6.35; P = 0.005).

conclusionsA multidisciplinary approach combining dietary counseling, remote monitoring, and potassium binders was associated with improved optimization of MRA therapy in HFrEF patients at risk of hyperkalemia. This model may offer potential clinical benefit and underscores the value of team-based care in HF management.

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guideline-directed medical therapyheart failurehyperkalemiamineralocorticoid receptor antagonistpotassium binding

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PMCPMC13308245

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